Bangkok, March 29, 2025 (AFP) - Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly

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2025-03-29

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead. Automatic assessments from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the shallow 7.7-magnitude quake northwest of the central Myanmar city of Sagaing triggered a red alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. "High casualties and extensive damage a......

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